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ASTA launches branded Swag ShopThe ASTA Swag Shop offers apparel and other items featuring the ASTA logo and slogan, helping advisors represent the industry...

After an identity match compares a customer's image to photos they previously provided, the customer will be able to move through security faster, American said.

American Airlines enhances TSA Precheck with touchless ID for loyalty membersThe program is available at Reagan Washington National, New York LaGuardia, Atlanta and Salt Lake City airports, with expansion...

Trump's contentious meeting with South African president sparks tourism concerns

Trump's contentious meeting with South African president sparks tourism concernsOperators pushed back against Trump's references to "white genocide" and violence in South Africa -- but it does have some...

Mild recession in the forecast for Hawaii

Mild recession in the forecast for HawaiiUHERO's latest report cites tariff hikes, federal policy uncertainty and spending cuts as reasons for a grim economic picture...

The NPS said the Blue Ridge Parkway generated $1.8 billion in 2023 spending along the 469-mile Appalachian Mountains road.

Proposed budget cuts threaten National Park Service and tourism economyAdvocates express concern about the impact on smaller historical sites. Still, tour operators are cautiously optimistic about...

A combination of runway repairs, a shortage of air traffic controllers and technology problems have sharply curtailed how much traffic Newark can support.

FAA implements temporary flight cap at Newark AirportThe cap of 56 flights per hour (28 arrivals and 28 departures) is 27% less than what the airport can normally handle. But...

United Airlines aircraft lined up for takeoff at Newark Airport.

FAA to determine Newark flight cap later this monthThe FAA will decide on a cap on or after May 28, proposing 28 arrivals per hour until June 15.

ASTA supports legislation to expand 529 plans and preserve tax deduction

ASTA supports legislation to expand 529 plans and preserve tax deductionThe bill would make permanent a tax deduction that many advisors use, plus widen qualified expenses for 529 savings plans to...

A Qatar Airways Boeing 777.

Qatar Airways jet order said to be Boeing's largest for widebodiesThe airline has ordered 160 Boeing widebodies -- a combination of 787 Dreamliners and 777-9s -- plus options for another 50...

Airfares continued their downward trajectory in April, dropping 2.8% compared to March, according to the Consumer Price Index.

Airfares drop for the third month in a rowThe Consumer Price Index says fares dropped 2.8% in April, following drops of 5.3% in March and 4% in February.

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